I honestly keep forgetting amiibos are still a thing. I remember when they used to be less than $10. Now they are the cost of a game which is ridiculous for some plastic with limited functionality in my opinion.
I can see this happening. Anyone thinking otherwise is just being naive. Nintendo is not immune to what's happening in the world. And they definitely aren't going to eat any costs to "sacrifice" for consumers.
@rvcolem1 I would say Chris Pratt fits that description more than Jack Black in my opinion. I don't even know what Nintendo and Illumination were thinking having him voice Mario. It's abysmal in my opinion
Mediocrity really does sell. Some people really are triggered by the opinions of others. If you enjoy this movie, that's fine. But a lot of other people really feel differently about this franchise and believe it has more potential than what's being offered. It's the digital version of pure sugar/empty calories in my opinion. The pretty graphics and sounds are a rush. But after the initial high, some people are looking for something just a bit more deep. And just because it's a movie aimed at kids and adult diehard Nintendo fans doesn't mean it can't have an engaging plot.
Good. Hopefully they are never granted a patent for something so ridiculous. We know Nintendo won't stop at this patent. They'll want to patent jump mechanics, colors, character designs, etc... It will set a dangerous precedent for the gaming industry
And this is another reason why the 'AI' advocates keep looking foolish. This technology is not meant for everything and is being abused by penny pinching corporations. But some people are swimming deep in the kool aid. This is atrocious
The first one was overrated and could've been much better in my opinion. It seemed more like a checklist for fan service. I'm not surprised the sequel is getting mixed reviews also. I also find it interesting how many people are making excuses for a mediocre movie because it's marketed towards kids. There are plenty of animated movies with a good message for adults and kids. Zootopia, Spiderverse, Wreck it Ralph, Moana, etc... Just because something is marketed towards kids doesn't mean it has to be soulless and/or mediocre.
Who really cares? Leaks will always happen in every industry. Nintendo isn't immune from it. The only people who are enraged by this are unhinged die hard fans and a corporation that thinks they are the exception to what happens in the world. Leaks shouldn't dictate your enjoyment for a service and product.
I'll check it out when it's streaming. Didn't see the first one in theaters and won't see this one there either. The first one was kind of overrated in my opinion and I'm glad I didn't spend a lot of money to see it in the theater
Gaming used to be recession and depression proof because it was cheaper than vacations, going to the movies, etc... Those days are long gone now and even if/when the ram and AI fiascos level out things may never be normal again. Modern gaming is circling the drain. I'm focusing more on my backlogs. I have enough games to last me a lifetime. Nintendo won't be able to hold off long either until they raise Switch 2 prices in my opinion. Everything really sucks right now in this dystopian world
@Misima Well said. I wish your post could be shared as wide as possible. I truly believe racism is a mental disorder. A lot of people wake up and go to bed each day with an irrational hatred of people who don't look like them. That's insane to me and such a waste of time, energy, and joys of life. The world is a melting pot of of amazing people and cultures. And some people would rather limit themselves to their own people or ridiculous bigoted beliefs. I also feel the same way about racists as I do homophobic people. I'm a heterosexual male and never understood why someone's orientation matters so much to others. I judge people by character and not by what they identify as. I have gay friends, bi family members, etc... If you're a decent person that's all that matters to me. This world would be so much better if people stop focusing on trivial things like skin color or sexuality.
@squiddu-real What you want is a perfect world and that's not reality. It's not black or white, but many shades of gray. People don't want to talk about politics but the reality is that it affects every aspect of our lives, including hobbies. Food, health-care, fuel, gaming, etc... The cost of everything is rising because wealthy people feel they don't have enough money already. And even then it's not just about the money, but seeing how they can make those they look down on suffer even more.
@Nanoline52 Well said. A lot of people may not be interested in politics but politics are definitely interested in the people, good or bad. So many people want to complain about certain issues but also don't want to address the elephant in the room. These tariffs issues are the result of one man who doesn't understand diplomacy and has the mental capacity of a child, and that's an insult to the child.
As an American who didn't vote for this orange colostomy bag either time, I'm just so tired of the bs. But he's just a symptom of a greater issue in America. The lack of education and understanding of basic things is staggering. Seeing so many "adults" not understanding how tariffs work is just ridiculous. It doesn't benefit consumers no matter what propagandists keep spewing. I really hate this timeline of truth being attacked and ignorance being celebrated and elevated.
@TerribleTerabytes Those aren't the only games that interest me but are some of the most important ones I want to know more about. I like Splatoon, Zelda, etc... A lot of third party Switch 2 games I can play on other platforms for cheaper and usually at a higher quality. I have an OLED and was genuinely excited for a Switch 2 until it was revealed. I just kind of lost interest in getting one right away and I'm okay with waiting for as long as possible until it has the games I'm interested in. I like Mario Kart but not enough to buy a new console for. I also have no interest in Pokémon. Besides a new Mario game I really hope Nintendo releases a new Kirby game. I absolutely loved Kirby and The Forgotten Land on Switch. It's one of the rare games I bought on launch day and didn't regret it. This is all my opinions though. The Switch 2 is a good system but as of now it's not good enough for me personally to buy one
@ElkinFencer10 There was an article a few months back on how the ram and GPU shortage would affect consoles. Sony said it wasn't going to be an issue for them through 2026 because they had enough supply with their vendors for at least a year. I don't know if that'll change but they seemed pretty confident they would be fine. As for Xbox, I have no idea what their situation is. Xbox doesn't even know what they are doing when it comes to their hardware division.
@TerribleTerabytes Yeah I'm "blind" because none of those games interested me or others. The only games I have personally been waiting on is a new 3D Mario and Smash Brothers. And MK is a pack in title. Would it have sold well without being included with the Switch 2? Maybe or maybe not. But to act like it's not selling well because it was/is included with the console is ridiculous.
@fbnaulin Fanboys are very defensive. Facts or opinions will always rile them up when it comes to defending their favorite company. I remember how a lot of people were attacking those who were experiencing Joy Con drift with the Switch. They were accusing people of being rough with their controllers, playing the system too much, etc... Just ridiculous attacks for what was a real issue for many people. It's all just so ridiculous in my opinion. I have certain companies that I'm fond of. But I'll never swear allegiance to them. In the end it's just another corporation that wants money in exchange for goods and services. It's not my friend or essential to my life
"Fastest launch selling console ever!!" This is why so many people said that didn't matter in the long run despite diehard fans crowing about it constantly. The system is too expensive for most people or is lacking a definite system seller so far for most people. If this console wasn't significantly cheaper in Japan, sales may have looked worse so far. Nintendo has quite a dilemma on their hands, especially if the rumors of a price increase end up true.
Sigh.😐😑 The temperature is slowly rising on the frog (gamers) in the pot when it comes to AI. Too many people are getting comfortable with this. "I don't see a problem with AI for this." "People are just whining and being unreasonable." Keep making excuses for these companies while they keep trying to shove this garbage onto the rest of us. It's inevitable where companies want to take this. Entire games will be created by AI and charged full price.
@SabreLevant You don't even have a halfway decent rebuttal to what constitutes consumer protections when it comes to this particular issue with Nintendo. Later.
@SabreLevant A lot of people definitely care about things like easy battery swaps and right to fix when it comes to certain things, especially very expensive products. I don't think it's government overreach when consumers are being protected. I know a lot of people hate big government with a passion due to various reasons. But when it does something to benefit the people, complaining about it is just ridiculous. Without "government overreach" homes would still have lead paint, asbestos, etc... Cars wouldn't have seat belts. The list goes on and on about how the government stepping in can actually have positive impact. I also think it would be petty and horrible for business if Nintendo skips the EU or any other area in the future because of certain regulations. Apple didn't leave Europe when they had to make USB-C mandatory in all of their products. These companies exist to make money. Revising something is a lot cheaper and business smart than just leaving.
@CaleBoi25 They said they were a libertarian and didn't like how governments can tell corporations what to do. A pretty ridiculous stance to take in my opinion when it comes to consumer rights
@mouseclicker They have had disdain for consumers for a long time but some people have excused it because they love their products. Joy con gate is still fresh in people's minds. Nintendo ignored it until they started getting lawsuits thrown at them and they had to acknowledge it was a widespread issue they needed to address.
This is a good thing. There's a serious issue with e-waste and it's impact on the environment. There used to be a a time when companies easily let you swap out batteries in cellphones, game consoles, laptops, etc... Locking things down is anti consumer and only benefit the corporation.
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Re: Review: Super Meat Boy 3D (Switch 2) - Not The Finest Cut, But Still Tasty
@Suketoudara RE 9 does not run at a consistent 60 fps on Switch 2. It targets 60 fps but more frequently runs between 40 and 50 fps
Re: Review: Genki Covert Dock 3 And ShadowCast 3 - A Surprisingly Compact Mobile Capture Duo For Your Switch 2
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Re: Review: Super Meat Boy 3D (Switch 2) - Not The Finest Cut, But Still Tasty
The type of game I'll enjoy watching others play because I value my blood pressure.
Re: PSA: The Super Mario Galaxy amiibo Are Finally Out Now
I honestly keep forgetting amiibos are still a thing. I remember when they used to be less than $10. Now they are the cost of a game which is ridiculous for some plastic with limited functionality in my opinion.
Re: Former Nintendo Sales Lead Thinks Switch 2 Price Increase Is "Inevitable"
I can see this happening. Anyone thinking otherwise is just being naive. Nintendo is not immune to what's happening in the world. And they definitely aren't going to eat any costs to "sacrifice" for consumers.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give The Super Mario Galaxy Movie?
A 5. It's average but nothing mind blowing or a must see in my opinion. I just wish the plots in these movies was better
Re: Random: Jack Black Jokingly Suggests A Third Mario Movie Will Arrive In 2029
@rvcolem1 I would say Chris Pratt fits that description more than Jack Black in my opinion. I don't even know what Nintendo and Illumination were thinking having him voice Mario. It's abysmal in my opinion
Re: Random: Jack Black Jokingly Suggests A Third Mario Movie Will Arrive In 2029
This seems plausible given it took three years for this one to come out after the first one
Re: Super Animal Royale's Latest Major Update Is Here
First time I ever heard of this game.
Re: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Is Already Breaking Box Office Records
Mediocrity really does sell. Some people really are triggered by the opinions of others. If you enjoy this movie, that's fine. But a lot of other people really feel differently about this franchise and believe it has more potential than what's being offered. It's the digital version of pure sugar/empty calories in my opinion. The pretty graphics and sounds are a rush. But after the initial high, some people are looking for something just a bit more deep. And just because it's a movie aimed at kids and adult diehard Nintendo fans doesn't mean it can't have an engaging plot.
Re: Nintendo Really Wants You To Press Switch 2's GameChat Button
What a lame April Fool's joke. Oh wait!!🥴
Re: Nintendo's 'Summon Character To Fight' Patent Rejected By US Patent Office
Good. Hopefully they are never granted a patent for something so ridiculous. We know Nintendo won't stop at this patent. They'll want to patent jump mechanics, colors, character designs, etc... It will set a dangerous precedent for the gaming industry
Re: Random: AI Has Ruined A Classic Mario Cartoon On MeTV
And this is another reason why the 'AI' advocates keep looking foolish. This technology is not meant for everything and is being abused by penny pinching corporations. But some people are swimming deep in the kool aid. This is atrocious
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
The first one was overrated and could've been much better in my opinion. It seemed more like a checklist for fan service. I'm not surprised the sequel is getting mixed reviews also. I also find it interesting how many people are making excuses for a mediocre movie because it's marketed towards kids. There are plenty of animated movies with a good message for adults and kids. Zootopia, Spiderverse, Wreck it Ralph, Moana, etc... Just because something is marketed towards kids doesn't mean it has to be soulless and/or mediocre.
Re: How Well Do You Remember March's Gaming News?
7/12 for me. Not bad
Re: Nintendo Will Be "Absolutely Furious" About Latest Leaks, Says Former PR Manager
Who really cares? Leaks will always happen in every industry. Nintendo isn't immune from it. The only people who are enraged by this are unhinged die hard fans and a corporation that thinks they are the exception to what happens in the world. Leaks shouldn't dictate your enjoyment for a service and product.
Re: So, Will you Be Watching The Super Mario Galaxy Movie?
I'll check it out when it's streaming. Didn't see the first one in theaters and won't see this one there either. The first one was kind of overrated in my opinion and I'm glad I didn't spend a lot of money to see it in the theater
Re: Pokémon Champions First Details About Price Reportedly Surface
@ElkinFencer10 Your profile picture tells me all I need to know.
Re: The Elder Scrolls: Blades Is Shutting Down This June
I'm sure the single digit fan base will be heartbroken
Re: Pokémon Champions First Details About Price Reportedly Surface
The greed from gaming companies is just ridiculous and insane now
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel - Capcom Vs SNK 2 EO (GameCube)
I like the NA version a little bit more
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (28th March)
Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth. First time ever playing a Digimon game. It's a little slow to start off but I'm intrigued and feel it'll ramp up soon
Re: PS5 Gets An Insane Price Increase – Will Nintendo Follow Suit?
Gaming used to be recession and depression proof because it was cheaper than vacations, going to the movies, etc... Those days are long gone now and even if/when the ram and AI fiascos level out things may never be normal again. Modern gaming is circling the drain. I'm focusing more on my backlogs. I have enough games to last me a lifetime. Nintendo won't be able to hold off long either until they raise Switch 2 prices in my opinion. Everything really sucks right now in this dystopian world
Re: Random: Uh Oh, Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Miis Are Already Swearing
This is hilarious and expected
Re: Feature: Nintendo May Win Its Case Against The US Government, But Tariffs Are Here To Stay
@Misima Well said. I wish your post could be shared as wide as possible. I truly believe racism is a mental disorder. A lot of people wake up and go to bed each day with an irrational hatred of people who don't look like them. That's insane to me and such a waste of time, energy, and joys of life. The world is a melting pot of of amazing people and cultures. And some people would rather limit themselves to their own people or ridiculous bigoted beliefs. I also feel the same way about racists as I do homophobic people. I'm a heterosexual male and never understood why someone's orientation matters so much to others. I judge people by character and not by what they identify as. I have gay friends, bi family members, etc... If you're a decent person that's all that matters to me. This world would be so much better if people stop focusing on trivial things like skin color or sexuality.
Re: Feature: Nintendo May Win Its Case Against The US Government, But Tariffs Are Here To Stay
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Re: Feature: Nintendo May Win Its Case Against The US Government, But Tariffs Are Here To Stay
@ArmenianJedi13 His approval ratings are plummeting with his supporters. Low to mid 30s. That's not "extremely" popular.
Re: Feature: Nintendo May Win Its Case Against The US Government, But Tariffs Are Here To Stay
@Davestator I agree with you. It's exhausting living here with these people. I actively try to avoid them for my own sanity and peace.
Re: Feature: Nintendo May Win Its Case Against The US Government, But Tariffs Are Here To Stay
@squiddu-real What you want is a perfect world and that's not reality. It's not black or white, but many shades of gray. People don't want to talk about politics but the reality is that it affects every aspect of our lives, including hobbies. Food, health-care, fuel, gaming, etc... The cost of everything is rising because wealthy people feel they don't have enough money already. And even then it's not just about the money, but seeing how they can make those they look down on suffer even more.
Re: Feature: Nintendo May Win Its Case Against The US Government, But Tariffs Are Here To Stay
@Nanoline52 Well said. A lot of people may not be interested in politics but politics are definitely interested in the people, good or bad. So many people want to complain about certain issues but also don't want to address the elephant in the room. These tariffs issues are the result of one man who doesn't understand diplomacy and has the mental capacity of a child, and that's an insult to the child.
Re: Feature: Nintendo May Win Its Case Against The US Government, But Tariffs Are Here To Stay
As an American who didn't vote for this orange colostomy bag either time, I'm just so tired of the bs. But he's just a symptom of a greater issue in America. The lack of education and understanding of basic things is staggering. Seeing so many "adults" not understanding how tariffs work is just ridiculous. It doesn't benefit consumers no matter what propagandists keep spewing. I really hate this timeline of truth being attacked and ignorance being celebrated and elevated.
Re: Nintendo's Apparently Cutting US Switch 2 Output After Lower Than Expected Holiday Sales
@TerribleTerabytes Those aren't the only games that interest me but are some of the most important ones I want to know more about. I like Splatoon, Zelda, etc... A lot of third party Switch 2 games I can play on other platforms for cheaper and usually at a higher quality. I have an OLED and was genuinely excited for a Switch 2 until it was revealed. I just kind of lost interest in getting one right away and I'm okay with waiting for as long as possible until it has the games I'm interested in. I like Mario Kart but not enough to buy a new console for. I also have no interest in Pokémon. Besides a new Mario game I really hope Nintendo releases a new Kirby game. I absolutely loved Kirby and The Forgotten Land on Switch. It's one of the rare games I bought on launch day and didn't regret it. This is all my opinions though. The Switch 2 is a good system but as of now it's not good enough for me personally to buy one
Re: Nintendo's Apparently Cutting US Switch 2 Output After Lower Than Expected Holiday Sales
@ElkinFencer10 There was an article a few months back on how the ram and GPU shortage would affect consoles. Sony said it wasn't going to be an issue for them through 2026 because they had enough supply with their vendors for at least a year. I don't know if that'll change but they seemed pretty confident they would be fine. As for Xbox, I have no idea what their situation is. Xbox doesn't even know what they are doing when it comes to their hardware division.
Re: Nintendo's Apparently Cutting US Switch 2 Output After Lower Than Expected Holiday Sales
@TerribleTerabytes Yeah I'm "blind" because none of those games interested me or others. The only games I have personally been waiting on is a new 3D Mario and Smash Brothers. And MK is a pack in title. Would it have sold well without being included with the Switch 2? Maybe or maybe not. But to act like it's not selling well because it was/is included with the console is ridiculous.
Re: Nintendo's Apparently Cutting US Switch 2 Output After Lower Than Expected Holiday Sales
@fbnaulin Fanboys are very defensive. Facts or opinions will always rile them up when it comes to defending their favorite company. I remember how a lot of people were attacking those who were experiencing Joy Con drift with the Switch. They were accusing people of being rough with their controllers, playing the system too much, etc... Just ridiculous attacks for what was a real issue for many people. It's all just so ridiculous in my opinion. I have certain companies that I'm fond of. But I'll never swear allegiance to them. In the end it's just another corporation that wants money in exchange for goods and services. It's not my friend or essential to my life
Re: Nintendo's Apparently Cutting US Switch 2 Output After Lower Than Expected Holiday Sales
"Fastest launch selling console ever!!" This is why so many people said that didn't matter in the long run despite diehard fans crowing about it constantly. The system is too expensive for most people or is lacking a definite system seller so far for most people. If this console wasn't significantly cheaper in Japan, sales may have looked worse so far. Nintendo has quite a dilemma on their hands, especially if the rumors of a price increase end up true.
Re: "New Players Won't Feel Alone" - Square Enix Partners With Google For AI-Powered Dragon Quest Companion
Sigh.😐😑 The temperature is slowly rising on the frog (gamers) in the pot when it comes to AI. Too many people are getting comfortable with this. "I don't see a problem with AI for this." "People are just whining and being unreasonable." Keep making excuses for these companies while they keep trying to shove this garbage onto the rest of us. It's inevitable where companies want to take this. Entire games will be created by AI and charged full price.
Re: Poll: Who's Your Favourite Resident Evil Villain?
Wesker for me. He's just so slimy, intelligent, arrogant, etc... All the hallmarks of a memorable villain in my opinion
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Resident Evil: Code Veronica X (GameCube)
North America version for me.
Re: Hands On: Nintendo's My Mario Toy Series Is Cute, But Offers Mixed Value For Your Little Ones
Nintendo really does believe they are the Apple of gaming. Ridiculous price for some blocks that more than likely cost around $10 to make
Re: Europe Might Be Forcing Nintendo To Revise The Switch 2
@SabreLevant You don't even have a halfway decent rebuttal to what constitutes consumer protections when it comes to this particular issue with Nintendo. Later.
Re: PSA: Switch 2's "GameChat Welcome Offer" Ends This Month, Try It Out For Free While You Still Can
A button locked behind a pay wall is just so ridiculous to me.
Re: Europe Might Be Forcing Nintendo To Revise The Switch 2
@SabreLevant A lot of people definitely care about things like easy battery swaps and right to fix when it comes to certain things, especially very expensive products. I don't think it's government overreach when consumers are being protected. I know a lot of people hate big government with a passion due to various reasons. But when it does something to benefit the people, complaining about it is just ridiculous. Without "government overreach" homes would still have lead paint, asbestos, etc... Cars wouldn't have seat belts. The list goes on and on about how the government stepping in can actually have positive impact. I also think it would be petty and horrible for business if Nintendo skips the EU or any other area in the future because of certain regulations. Apple didn't leave Europe when they had to make USB-C mandatory in all of their products. These companies exist to make money. Revising something is a lot cheaper and business smart than just leaving.
Re: Europe Might Be Forcing Nintendo To Revise The Switch 2
@SabreLevant So you would rather companies be allowed to run amok without any government oversight or regulations?
Re: Europe Might Be Forcing Nintendo To Revise The Switch 2
@CaleBoi25 They said they were a libertarian and didn't like how governments can tell corporations what to do. A pretty ridiculous stance to take in my opinion when it comes to consumer rights
Re: Europe Might Be Forcing Nintendo To Revise The Switch 2
@mouseclicker They have had disdain for consumers for a long time but some people have excused it because they love their products. Joy con gate is still fresh in people's minds. Nintendo ignored it until they started getting lawsuits thrown at them and they had to acknowledge it was a widespread issue they needed to address.
Re: Europe Might Be Forcing Nintendo To Revise The Switch 2
This is a good thing. There's a serious issue with e-waste and it's impact on the environment. There used to be a a time when companies easily let you swap out batteries in cellphones, game consoles, laptops, etc... Locking things down is anti consumer and only benefit the corporation.